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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 347.67 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 347.67 and 196.50 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 347.67 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/347.67 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 347.67 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 68,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317.16/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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